Safety & Care

Teethers + Rattles

All of our silicone products are supplied from My Little GigglesLogan and AliceArabella & Autumn and Dove & Dovelet and are made from non-toxic, high quality, 100% food grade silicone.

They are all free from BPA, Lead, Cadmium, Phthalates, PVC and Latex.

This silicone will not absorb odours or support the growth of mould, fungus or bacteria making it super safe for little mouths.

All of these teethers have been independently tested and comply with the Australian Toy Safety Standards AS/NZS 8124. Please read our safety tags thoroughly prior to using our products. Always supervise your little one when using our products and discard at the first sign of damage.

Please give our teething products a quick wipe prior to use. Any of our products that contain silicone beads can be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth.

Our Pear, Cactus, Bunny, Fox, Bear and Pineapple Teethers can be washed by popping them in the top tray of a dishwasher or in warm soapy water.

All of our wooden teething rings/beads are made from beech wood.

Beech wood is a hard non splintering wood that is naturally antibacterial, totally chemical free, durable and shock resistant. Majority of our wooden teethers are finished with a lovely organic beeswax and olive oil blend.

All of these teethers have been independently tested and comply with the Australian Toy Safety Standards AS/NZS 8124. Please read our safety tags thoroughly prior to using our products. Always supervise your little one when using our products and discard at the first sign of damage.

Please give our teething products a quick wipe prior to use. Any of our products that contain beech wood can be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth.

Do not submerge beech wood in water in order to prevent discolouration and warping.

Should your beech wood need retreating at any time this can be easily achieved with a quick sand and any food grade oil (we prefer coconut!).

Muslin + Bamboo

Please take care when washing these fabrics as they can be delicate.

We recommend either a gentle hand wash or placing them in a wash bag for protection.

We accept no responsibility for pulling or loose threads once you have received the product.

Please check all swaddles and blankets for loose threads as these can pose a risk to infants. We have inspected them, however we are only human and may have missed one. We apologise for the inconvenience if we have missed any.

Like anything, we encourage you to check your swaddles and blankets prior to each use and please remember to adhere to SIDS guidelines. These safe sleeping practices can be found here.

Dummies & Pacifiers

BIBS Colour Dummies have been a bestselling baby accessory for more than 40 years. Made in Denmark, this retro style dummy features a cherry-shaped natural latex teat, with a gently curved polypropylene shield to prevent skin irritation.

Follow these three simple steps to clean the dummies:

Put the pacifiers in a clean bowl

Pour boiling water over the pacifiers and let them soak for five minutes

Let the pacifiers dry and cool off on a clean towel(use the towel to press out any excess water inside the nipple)

Most dummies are equipped with a valve. If the nipple has a valve, be sure to squeeze excess water out of the nipple after the dummies have cooled off.

When the child is more than three (3) months old, you can also sterilise the dummies by placing them in a sieve and pouring boiling water over them. This method is faster and avoids excess water inside the nipple.

Following the above instructions is sure to kill any bacteria on the dummies, without compromising the durability of the natural rubber latex nipple.

Part of good pacifier hygiene is frequent cleaning. The younger the child, the more important it is to maintain good pacifier hygiene.

Premature infants and babies younger than three (3) months need more thorough and frequent cleaning.

0-3 months: The pacifier must be scalded at least once a dayIn addition, the pacifier must be scalded every time it has been on the floor3+ months: Scald the pacifier once a day and rinse it under cold water if it has been on the floor.

The dummies should not be cleaned in the dishwasher as this may damage the material.  Also, most dishwashers do not reach temperatures high enough to sufficiently sterilise the dummies.

Sterilisers are not recommended for the sterilisation of latex dummies, as it might cause material defects.

Latex is a natural product and undergoes a natural ageing process, which can be influenced by external forces. Natural rubber latex is also not meant to be boiled, as it can be damaged by the high heat.

We would advise you not to freeze your pacifiers with or without water inside for two reasons:

The latex nipple is not intended for that kind of use - the material properties aren't guaranteed to stay the same after such treatment

The latex nipple has a low wall thickness, hence you should always avoid skin contact if frozen. Direct skin contact and even indirect skin contact with ice can cause skin injuries and frostbite.

Teat - 100% natural rubber latexShield - Polypropylene (PP)

If your new dummy is different in size compared to an older dummy, this will be due to the teat expanding through heavy use. The teat is made from a natural material, which doesn’t contain any stabilising chemicals to keep the shape of the nipple.

The enlarged pacifier nipple indicates that the nipple has been in use for a while, which has resulted in a swelling of the latex material. Therefore, the present size can differ from the original size and the new pacifier seems smaller than the old one.

It is recommended to have a few dummies in rotation so any size difference when introducing a new dummy, isn’t as noticeable.

Rubber latex is a natural material and is affected by sunlight, high temperatures, and moisture which accelerates the ageing process of the material - the latex material can change it's properties and can become brittle or sticky. Whenever you experience a change in the material, the pacifier must be replaced.

The natural soft latex cherry shaped nipple and matte lightweight shield is designed to be the most similar shape to a mother’s breast and is therefore recommended by midwifes to support natural breastfeeding - as both the specific length and shape of BIB dummies gives baby the right sucking technique at the breast.

BIBS recommend replacing the dummies every 4 to 6 weeks for safety and hygiene reasons.  

Inspect carefully before each use, especially when baby has teethPull the nipple in all directions

Throw away at the first signs of damage or weakness

Do not use a pacifier that has changed colour or presents irregularities.

BIBS Dummies do not come with a cover or a lid, but should be kept dry and protected from dirt when not in use.

Avoid placing the dummy in direct sunlight or heat, as this may weaken the natural latex.

Do not store the dummies in disinfectant or sterilising liquid, as this can affect their durability.

The product complies with Consumer Goods (Babies’ Dummies) Safety Standard AS2432-1991 2017 and European Safety Standard EN 1400.

Full care and safety instructions are enclosed within the packaging, which should be retained for future reference.

Do not tie dummy around baby's neck as it presents a strangulation hazard

A torn or broken dummy poses a choking hazard

Inspect carefully before each use, especially when a child has teeth

Pull pacifier in all directions

Throw away at first signs of damage or weakness

Always use this product under adult supervision

If the child - by mistake - has got the pacifier too far in the mouth, DO NOT PANIC. Remove the pacifier gently. The design is made to make sure the child will not suffocate. (This is the exact wording from BIBS International).

It is not recommended to dip the pacifier in products containing sugar or medicine, as this can affect the child's teeth and health.

Please make sure the child only uses the pacifier for the intended use.